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The State Ballet of Rhode Island is a non-profit, regional, repertory company which was founded in 1959 with a multi-fold purpose of promoting, maintaining, and increasing interest in classical ballet. The State Ballet of Rhode Island (SBRI) is Rhode Island’s first established classical ballet company in residence that performs a service for its region. SBRI is one of the longest standing civic ballet companies in the United States; it...

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is a non-profit, regional, repertory company which was founded in 1959 with a multi-fold purpose of promoting, maintaining, and increasing interest in classical ballet. The State Ballet of Rhode Island (SBRI) is Rhode Island’s first established classical ballet company in residence that performs a service for its region. SBRI is one of the longest standing civic ballet companies in the United States; it is unique in that one of its original co-founders, Herci Marsden continues to serve as its Artistic Director. Its mission is to create, present, preserve and extend the great repertoire of classical dancing through exciting performances and educational programming of the highest quality, presented to the widest possible audience. Since its premiere performance in November 1960 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, SBRI has sustained itself for five decades, performing in a wide variety of venues. Also, SBRI is the state’s first ballet company to offer a Cultural Enrichment Program to our community schools. The Explore Ballet Workshop is designed to offer an on-site ballet curriculum, including demonstrations and short performances. The Field Trip to the Ballet gives an opportunity to attend a live ballet production at a theater, where students and faculty are guided through all aspects of a performance. It is in this venue where the choreographer is able to discuss the mechanics of staging, music, lighting, and the ballet itself. Discussions take place with the students, and include the physical training and history of ballet. The State Ballet of Rhode Island maintains its mission:

To provide artists with an opportunity to experience the arts through diverse and creative programs and performances

To provide a creative outlet for dancers, composers, musicians, writers, and costume designers

To serve as a place where talented dancers can share in their passion

To provide opportunity to develop new generations of ballet patrons through our “Project Ballet in Education” programs.

Over The State Ballet’s long history, SBRI has performed with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Providence Opera, at numerous state-wide civic celebrations and has represented Rhode Island around the United States and Europe. Former Company Dancers of The State Ballet of Rhode Island have gone on to work with many prestigious dance companies all over the world. Many male and female dancers have established their own companies.

Upcoming Events

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

In their 58th performing season, Herci Marsden and The State Ballet of Rhode Island presents an SBRI premiere, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a traditional story ballet in 2 acts with the brilliant music of Joseph Horovitz!

Follow Alice as she escapes through her deams to a magical adventure in a fantasy land populated by several...

Past Events

Coppelia-Project Ballet in Education Performance

A comedic ballet, “Coppelia” is a witty and enchanting love story of a dancing doll. Throw in life-size dancing dolls, a quirky doll maker, and a happily-ever-after and you have yourself a ballet designed for the entertainment of all ages. While older members of the audience may reminisce about the zeal and humor of their first love...

Herci Marsden's Phantomgreen Ballet Suite-Princess & the Pea

The State Ballet of Rhode Island welcomes spring as they present Phantomgreen Ballet Suite – based on the Hans Christian Anderson story The Princess & the Pea. This fairytale from your childhood, with its vivid music and humor, is a striking, balletic stage effect that has been enthusiastically received by audiences young and old!

Coppélia: A Whimsical and Enchanting Love Story of a Dancing Doll

A comedic ballet, “Coppélia” is a witty and enchanting love story of a dancing doll. Throw in life-size dancing dolls, a quirky doll maker, and a happily-ever-after and you have yourself a ballet designed for the entertainment of all ages. While older members of the audience may reminisce about the zeal and humor of their first love...

Giselle

The State Ballet of Rhode Island and Artistic Director Herci Marsden invite you to take your seat in the theater this March for the timeless, romanctic and classical ballet, Giselle. Giselle is a haunting tragedy that will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Giselle and Albrecht's story of love, deception,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Artistic Director Herci Marsden and The State Ballet of Rhode island celebrate 55 years with a company premiere, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's classic comedy of a wild night where the worlds of mortals and magical fairies colide, come to life at The Auditorium in Roberts hall, RI College in Providence.